San Diego State University Chemistry, in Liberal Arts and Sciences
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Chemistry, in Liberal Arts and Sciences transfers starts with CHEM 200, CHEM 201 and CHEM 251; the full list is below.

    115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SDSU for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Chemistry, in Liberal Arts and Sciences

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    Major Requirements

    San Diego State University Chemistry, in Liberal Arts and Sciences Major Preparation

    The courses San Diego State University lists as Chemistry, in Liberal Arts and Sciences major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are SDSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Preparation for the major

    Complete all of these

    • CHEM 200 General Chemistry
    • CHEM 201 General Chemistry
    • CHEM 251 Analytical Chemistry

    Complete 1 of these

    • CHEM 232 Organic Chemistry and CHEM 232L Organic Chemistry Laboratory

    Complete 1 of these

    • BIOL 203 Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology and BIOL 203L Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory

    Complete all of these

    • MATH 150 Calculus I
    • MATH 151 Calculus II
    • MATH 252 Calculus III

    Complete 1 of these

    • PHYS 195 Principles of Physics and PHYS 195L Principles of Physics Laboratory

    Complete 1 of these

    • PHYS 196 Principles of Physics and PHYS 196L Principles of Physics Laboratory

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does San Diego State University have a Chemistry, in Liberal Arts and Sciences major for transfer students?

    Yes. San Diego State University offers Chemistry, in Liberal Arts and Sciences (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to San Diego State University for Chemistry, in Liberal Arts and Sciences?

    San Diego State University's Chemistry, in Liberal Arts and Sciences major preparation includes CHEM 200, CHEM 201, CHEM 251, CHEM 232, CHEM 232L and BIOL 203, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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